2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SA03 YEB
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 76,760 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA03 YEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 76,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA03 YEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (SA03 YEB) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired fibre glass repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
SA03 YEB Mileage History
- 23/03/202270,905 mi
- 03/03/202375,754 mi+4,849 mi
- 04/03/202375,777 mi+23 mi
- 23/04/202476,718 mi+941 mi
- 21/05/202476,760 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 2,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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